Birangod - Honavar, Uttara Kannada

Birangod is a village situated in the Honavar taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnavar and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Magoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birangod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birangod is 603766. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.96 hectares and falls under the 581423 pincode. Honavar is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Birangod village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatkal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Birangod

According to the 2011 Census, Birangod village had a total population of 457 people, including 237 males and 220 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.77%, with male literacy at 85.78% and female literacy at 79.38%.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Birangod

Birangod is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Birangod

Birangod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Manki, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honavar to Birangod is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Birangod is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birangod

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Birangod village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Birangod

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Birangod village are given below:

FAQs about Birangod